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Driving tips

According to Money Saving Expert, this is what you should do if this is affecting you: "The easiest way to avoid the problem is to go to a manned till, for example in a forecourt shop, to pay for your fuel. Blocks aren't implemented on these tills.

"However if you really do need to use a self-service pump, you could consider getting a basic bank account with a bank that lets you pay at the pump. Be careful though, as the blocks are primarily designed to stop you paying for fuel you can't afford.

"If paying at a self-service pump is really essential, you could also consider a credit card."